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... 94 Replacing the Battery 94 Replacing the Computer Cover 96 5 Specifications 97 System Setup 101 Overview 101 Entering System Setup 102 System Setup Options 103 Boot Sequence 106 Jumper Settings 107 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 108 Clearing CMOS Settings 109 6 Contents
... 94 Replacing the Battery 94 Replacing the Computer Cover 96 5 Specifications 97 System Setup 101 Overview 101 Entering System Setup 102 System Setup Options 103 Boot Sequence 106 Jumper Settings 107 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 108 Clearing CMOS Settings 109 6 Contents
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... indicate different states: • No light - The drive activity light is operating. It is recommended that you connect occasionally, such as a CD player is on booting to turn on the computer. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the back IEEE 1394 connector for devices that typically remain connected, such...
... indicate different states: • No light - The drive activity light is operating. It is recommended that you connect occasionally, such as a CD player is on booting to turn on the computer. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the back IEEE 1394 connector for devices that typically remain connected, such...
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When the computer starts normally, the lights flash before booting to install additional memory modules (one module (see "Front View" on page 112). A possible processor failure has occurred. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 13). If the computer malfunctions, the sequence of the same ...type into a working electrical outlet (see "Power Problems" on page 43). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 112). Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the...
When the computer starts normally, the lights flash before booting to install additional memory modules (one module (see "Front View" on page 112). A possible processor failure has occurred. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 13). If the computer malfunctions, the sequence of the same ...type into a working electrical outlet (see "Power Problems" on page 43). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 112). Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the...
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.... 3 Repeat this process for resource conflicts (see "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 56). 4 If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Using Intel® Viiv™ Quick Resume Technology (Optional)" on page 30. • Press the power button. • Move...to make sure it is functioning properly. • If the operating system is attempting to boot from the computer for each expansion card installed. For additional information see "Contacting Dell" on page 112). Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution A possible expansion card failure has ...
.... 3 Repeat this process for resource conflicts (see "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 56). 4 If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Using Intel® Viiv™ Quick Resume Technology (Optional)" on page 30. • Press the power button. • Move...to make sure it is functioning properly. • If the operating system is attempting to boot from the computer for each expansion card installed. For additional information see "Contacting Dell" on page 112). Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution A possible expansion card failure has ...
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...on page 53). NOTE: Write down -arrow keys or press the appropriate number on the keyboard to highlight Boot to Utility Partition, and then press . When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with the mouse, or press and then , to select the test ...you want to run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. Starting the Dell Diagnostics 1 Turn on Dell computers. and down any of time. Upon restart, the computer boots according to the boot sequence specified in system setup. 4 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, left-click with your...
...on page 53). NOTE: Write down -arrow keys or press the appropriate number on the keyboard to highlight Boot to Utility Partition, and then press . When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with the mouse, or press and then , to select the test ...you want to run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. Starting the Dell Diagnostics 1 Turn on Dell computers. and down any of time. Upon restart, the computer boots according to the boot sequence specified in system setup. 4 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, left-click with your...
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... manually shut down your operating system, click Reboot. 4 On the next screen, click Confirm. Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with www.dell.com appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is automatically disabled. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail... Restore by Symantec only as they appeared the first time the computer was in certain regions. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTE: Dell PC Restore is unchecked. During the boot process, a blue bar with less than 200 MB of the screen. 2 When the blue bar appears, ...
... manually shut down your operating system, click Reboot. 4 On the next screen, click Confirm. Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with www.dell.com appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is automatically disabled. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail... Restore by Symantec only as they appeared the first time the computer was in certain regions. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTE: Dell PC Restore is unchecked. During the boot process, a blue bar with less than 200 MB of the screen. 2 When the blue bar appears, ...
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... Diskette Drive Identifies and defines the floppy drive attached to the FLOPPY connector on the system board, and lists the capacity for the future boot process), the computer prompts the user to On (default), Off, or On w/PXE. Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio controller... 1 Identifies the drives attached to display that appears on the computer or in the computer's documentation. You can set the SATA controller to boot from a USB memory device, select the USB device and move it so that it becomes the first device in the list. System Setup ...
... Diskette Drive Identifies and defines the floppy drive attached to the FLOPPY connector on the system board, and lists the capacity for the future boot process), the computer prompts the user to On (default), Off, or On w/PXE. Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio controller... 1 Identifies the drives attached to display that appears on the computer or in the computer's documentation. You can set the SATA controller to boot from a USB memory device, select the USB device and move it so that it becomes the first device in the list. System Setup ...
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... will be detected and supported in the computer. • Bypass - Users can manually create exceptions for any supported processor in the operating system. The No Boot option enables a USB controller, but no exceptions. • Always Off - Use this option appears in the set of system memory for all processes. NOTE: Changing...
... will be detected and supported in the computer. • Bypass - Users can manually create exceptions for any supported processor in the operating system. The No Boot option enables a USB controller, but no exceptions. • Always Off - Use this option appears in the set of system memory for all processes. NOTE: Changing...
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... the function keys to display on the drive, the computer attempts to boot from the next bootable device in the boot sequence. • CD Drive - If no operating system is held down your computer. 3 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. The BIOS detects the device and adds the... USB flash option to a USB device, the device must be bootable. Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot You can use this feature, for example, to boot your device is in the drive...
... the function keys to display on the drive, the computer attempts to boot from the next bootable device in the boot sequence. • CD Drive - If no operating system is held down your computer. 3 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. The BIOS detects the device and adds the... USB flash option to a USB device, the device must be bootable. Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot You can use this feature, for example, to boot your device is in the drive...
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... your device is to a USB memory key, highlight USB Flash Device and press . and down-arrow keys to move a selected device up - 4 At the Boot Device Menu, use the up or down the list. and down-arrow keys or press the appropriate number on page 102). 2 Press the arrow keys...see "Entering System Setup" on the keyboard to highlight the device that is bootable, check the device documentation. To make sure your current boot sequence in case you are booting to be bootable. For example, if you want to move through the list of devices. 4 Press the spacebar to enable or disable...
... your device is to a USB memory key, highlight USB Flash Device and press . and down-arrow keys to move a selected device up - 4 At the Boot Device Menu, use the up or down the list. and down-arrow keys or press the appropriate number on page 102). 2 Press the arrow keys...see "Entering System Setup" on the keyboard to highlight the device that is bootable, check the device documentation. To make sure your current boot sequence in case you are booting to be bootable. For example, if you want to move through the list of devices. 4 Press the spacebar to enable or disable...
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..., 34 DVDs, 25 playing, 23 E e-mail problems, 35 Index 133 Index A audio. See sound B battery problems, 33 replacing, 94 BIOS, 101 boot sequence, 106 changing, 106-107 option settings, 106 booting to a USB device, 106 C cards installing, 71 removing, 74 slots, 70 types supported, 70 CD/DVD drive problems, 34 CD/DVD... general information, 25 helpful tips, 27 how to, 25 copying DVDs general information, 25 helpful tips, 27 how to, 25 cover closing, 96 opening, 62 D Dell contacting, 111-112 Dell Diagnostics, 52 support policy, 110 Dell support site, 11 diagnostic lights, 49 diagnostics...
..., 34 DVDs, 25 playing, 23 E e-mail problems, 35 Index 133 Index A audio. See sound B battery problems, 33 replacing, 94 BIOS, 101 boot sequence, 106 changing, 106-107 option settings, 106 booting to a USB device, 106 C cards installing, 71 removing, 74 slots, 70 types supported, 70 CD/DVD drive problems, 34 CD/DVD... general information, 25 helpful tips, 27 how to, 25 copying DVDs general information, 25 helpful tips, 27 how to, 25 cover closing, 96 opening, 62 D Dell contacting, 111-112 Dell Diagnostics, 52 support policy, 110 Dell support site, 11 diagnostic lights, 49 diagnostics...
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...website, 11 system board, 65 System Restore, 56 system setup entering, 102 options, 103 screens, 102 T technical support policy, 110 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 52 diagnostic lights, 49 Hardware Troubleshooter, 56 Help and Support Center, 11 restore to previous operating state, 56 tips, 33 TV... connect to computer, 20 U USB booting to devices, 106 V video problems, 47 volume adjusting, 46 W warranty information, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 55 Hardware Troubleshooter, 56 Help and Support Center, 11 Hyper-Threading, 31 Network...
...website, 11 system board, 65 System Restore, 56 system setup entering, 102 options, 103 screens, 102 T technical support policy, 110 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 52 diagnostic lights, 49 Hardware Troubleshooter, 56 Help and Support Center, 11 restore to previous operating state, 56 tips, 33 TV... connect to computer, 20 U USB booting to devices, 106 V video problems, 47 volume adjusting, 46 W warranty information, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 55 Hardware Troubleshooter, 56 Help and Support Center, 11 Hyper-Threading, 31 Network...